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Subject:Re: FS: Vanagon "Transporter" Front "bench" seat and side windows/seals
From:Christopher Gronski
Date:Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:07:54 -0800

Yeah just to add to to this thread again, I can't believe this item has not
sold yet it is an amazing addition to an van.

Christopher

On 1/25/08, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi.
>
> I've had some interest, but thanks for pointing out that it will fit a
> Westy. Making it a pick up only item limits my audience, but what
> you've made a helpful point.
>
> I kinda figured it would fit  the Westy seat tracks, but hadn't
> actually tried it. And making a reliable support for the seat back,
> doesn't look super hard. Too bad I don't have the time to remove the
> partition between the rear and front. It has the supports on it though
> I can't imagine someone going as "far" as installing it in their
> Westy! --- :^)
>
> Also FYI, when the pics of the bench or glass/seals are gone from this web
> page:
>
> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/benchseatandsidewindowsfs
>
> then they're sold.
>
> Thanks for the help Chris,
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
> On Jan 25, 2008 8:19 AM,  <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote:
> > fyi people, that front 2 person bench seat will fit in a westy or any
> other
> > vanagon, in place of your single person front passengers side seat..(the
> 2
> > person front bench seat uses the same tracks as the single person
> passenger
> > side capt. chair)     you just have to make a bracket so the seatback is
> > supported.  ie, with that seat, you can now fit 5 people in your westy.
> > chris gronski of canada has done the above in his westy..
> >
> >
> >  if neil re-worded his post he might actually get someone to buy it :<)
> >
> >  and its shippable..ive shipped a few of these before. fedex takes them.
> >
> >
> >  chris
> >
> >
> >  In a message dated 1/24/08 7:30:28 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> > musomuso@GMAIL.COM writes:
> >
> >
> >
> > These are for a 1985 "Transporter" model Vanagon.
> >
> >  - both side windows with seals
> >
> >  - Black/grey bench type front seat.
> >
> >  Pics;
> >
> >  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/benchseatandsidewindowsfs
> >
> >  The bench seat has no back cover. Don't know if it came with one from
> >  the factory.
> >
> >  The hardware that secures the upper part of bench to the partition
> >  behind seats, is missing. There are tears at the upper passenger side
> >  of the seat. As I looked at the pic of bench seating area, I could see
> >  what looks like a stain. Didn't notice it when eyeballing it in my
> >  dark basement, but it's obviously there. Seat covers anyone? The spots
> >  are moisture on camera lens.
> >
> >  No cracks in the side windows. Close up of seals shows overall
> >  condition. I do not know if they leaked but likely not.
> >
> >  Make me a reasonable offer. Pick up only sorry --- :^)
> >
> >  They are located in West Vancouver B.C.
> >
> >  If I don't see any action here in the next few days, they'll be on CL
> > Vancouver.
> >
> >  Thanks,
> >
> >  Neil.
> >  --
> >
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